Thanks to those who helped me to correctly ID this bird. When I first saw it
I thought it was different than the Northern Shrike I have seen a few times
but in trying to be careful I misread the marks. Experience is a wonderful
thing.
http://www.pbase.com/jvhigbee/image/94775875

Just an added note; the kind way everyone responded sure makes the learning
easier on the ego.

Joseph Higbee
Spanaway, WA
Mailto: jvhigbee at hotmail.com